Comport 2 Driver

Hello:Using Windows XP
I get a message 'The device driver for "Communications Port (COM2)" device is preventing the machine from entering standby. Please close all applications and try again. If the problem persists you may have to update this driver. "
1. all applications are closed, this even shows up when only the desktop is displayed.
2. i don't know how to update this driver.
3. i do NOT have OS/software, this machine was pre-loaded when i bought it
HELP PLEASE
MIR11(Mike)

 

Is this a notebook or a PC? Why do you want it to enter standby ? Why do you not want to turn it off if not needed?

Can you determine what is assigned com2? Your mouse, modem, what?
A com port is a virtual thing, it is a combination of resources and serial to parrallel conversion .

 

ComPort2 driver

It is a PC
i do not WANT it to go to Standby, just to scrolling message on desktop
I check it every 30-45 minutes for messages, too much nonsense to shut down then reboot
Went into control panel, nothing on com 2 port

 

There's never a need for standby on a desktop PC; you should open the power options heading in control panel and set all options to never, although if you wish you can set it to turn off the monitor after a time. There's also a BIOS setting for this, but I leave it unset, to manage the power settings in software.

Standby is for power saving when you're on battery power.

The error message you get re: com2 sounds spurious, or not meaningful. COM ports are now usually on the motherboard and drivers for them are included with the motherboard drivers, on a CD if it's custom built.

 

O.K. i went into control panel and set it to never, it was set at " "go to standby after 15 minutes ".. I never changed it..
Now maybe that annoying message will go away.
Thanks
MB